PORT ARANSAS EVENTS CALENDAR
September
1-7—CORPUS CHRISTI: Flamingo Fandango Features the classic pink plastic yard flamingos theme-designed and “dressed” by area artists. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
1-30—CORPUS CHRISTI: Naval Aviation Art Exhibit Includes artwork of current U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. Corpus Christi International Airport. www.ccparkandrec.com 361/826-3449
1-Nov. 10—CORPUS CHRISTI: Erick Schaudies: A Retrospective This is an exhibition of works of art by the K Space Art Studios’ co-founder, who passed away in May 2008. K Space Contemporary, 415 Starr St. www.kspacecontemporary.org 361/887-6834
5—CORPUS CHRISTI: Special Labor Day Weekend Concert One Destiny performs traditional, old-school reggae. Hours are 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cole Park Anderson Amphitheater. www.ccparkandrec.com 361/826-3410
11-12—PORT ARANSAS: IFA Redfish Tour Tournament is for professional lure fishermen. Various locations. www.redfishtour.com
17-20—ROCKPORT: Hummer/Bird Celebration Showcases 25 homes with multiple feeders. Includes lectures on hummers and more, vendors and a plant sale. Rockport-Fulton High School Commons Area and Middle School Cafeteria. www.rockporthummingbird.com 361/729-6445 or 800/242-0071
18-Jan. 3—CORPUS CHRISTI: Menudo: Chicano Art from the Cheech Marin Collection Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumOfSouthTexas.org 361/825-3500
18-Jan. 3—CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas Modern: The Rediscovery of Early Texas Abstraction (1935-1965) Exhibition surveys three critical decades of abstract art. Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumOfSouthTexas.org 361/825-3500
19—CORPUS CHRISTI: Anyone Can Be a Birder! Learn how to enter the world of birding and to improve beginning skills. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
25-26—PORT ARANSAS: Kenner Owners Fishing Tournament Tournament is for owners of Kenner boats. Robert’s Point Park. www.trackermarine.com/owners
25-27—CORPUS CHRISTI: Bayfest Includes food, beverage and game booths by local nonprofit groups. Includes artisans and outdoor performances. Along Shoreline Boulevard, from Kinney Street to Park Avenue. www.bayfesttexas.com 361/887-0868
26—CORPUS CHRISTI: Conquer the Coast Includes 25- and 65-mile rides, with one 65-mile riding including the “Toughest 18 miles in Texas” Time Trial. Whataburger Field. www.corpuschristichamber.com 361/881-1800
26—PORT ARANSAS: Conquer the Coast Bicycle Ride Offers 18-, 25- and 65-mile routes around Corpus Christi Bay. www.conquerthecoast.com 361/881-1800
26—PORT ARANSAS: Sandstock Free family friendly Christian Music Festival that will feature local and nationally recognized bands from within the Christian Music genre. Event will also offer arts and crafts, food courts, amusement rides, and a special area just for children. www.sandstock.com
October
1-3—PORT ARANSAS: Harvest Moon Regatta Sailboat race starts in Galveston and ends in Port Aransas. Robert’s Point Park. www.harvestmoonregatta.com 281/474-2511
3—CORPUS CHRISTI: Moonlight in the Gardens Enjoy food, music, special lightning effects, star and moon gazing, and more. Reservations required. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
3—PORT ARANSAS: Sand & Surf Beach Run Features a 5K and 10K run. Port Aransas beach. 361/749-4450
9-11—ROCKPORT: 35th Rockport Seafair Enjoy crab races, entertainment, seafood entrees, seafood demonstrations with sampling, Saturday’s parade, gumbo cook-off, arts & crafts show, and cardboard boat race. Navigation District Festival Grounds, Rockport Harbor. www.rockportseafair.com 361/729-6445 or 800/242-0071
10—CORPUS CHRISTI: Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra Begins at 8 p.m. Texas A&M University — Corpus Christi. www.ccsymphony.org 361/833-NOTE
14-Jan. 10—CORPUS CHRISTI: Inside Peanuts: The Life & Art of Charles M. Schulz Exhibition contains reproduction comic strips and preliminary sketches. Art Museum of South Texas. www.ArtMuseumOfSouthTexas.org 361/825-3500
16-18—CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas Jazz Festival Enjoy 54 performances. Includes food, family environment and vendors. Heritage Park. www.texasjazz-fest.org 361/881-1296
17—CORPUS CHRISTI: South Texas Wine & Herb Festival Features seminars, demonstrations, wine tastings and Texas seafood cooking demonstrations. Also, find vendors with potted herbs and other herb- or wine-related items. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
23-24—INGLESIDE: Round Up Days Includes continuous music, carnival, vendors and contests. N.O. Simmons Park. www.roundupdays.org 888/899-2906 or 361/776-2906
25—PORT ARANSAS: Run with the Wind Offers 10- and 20-mile foot races. Seafood & Spaghetti Works Restaurant. 361/749-5666
30-31—CORPUS CHRISTI: Southern Monster Truck Showdown Features top monster trucks in racing and freestyle action. South Texas Speedway. www.southernmonstertruckshowdown.com 254/432-1531
31—CORPUS CHRISTI: Wildscape Workshop & Native Plant Sale Includes guided tours. Reservations required. South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center. www.stxbot.org 361/852-2100
31—PORT ARANSAS: Fallback Festival Celebrates the time change from Daylight Savings with music and food. Pelican’s Landing Restaurant. 361/749-6405
November
5-8—ROCKPORT: Third Annual Rockport Film Festival Provides a venue to view and discuss independent filmmaking. Main Street Arts, 902 E. Main St. www.rockportfilmfest.com 361/729-5519
7—CORPUS CHRISTI: Come Home to Del Mar Features the Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Texas A&M University — Corpus Christi. www.ccsymphony.org 877/286-NOTE
11—CORPUS CHRISTI: Santa’s Arrival Includes Santa, live entertainment, refreshments and children’s activities. La Palmera, 5488 South Padre Island Drive. 361/991-5718
Information provided by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Port Aransas Texas Chamber of Commerce
